Rock the (Veg) Vote

Vegetarians in the media tend to get the short end of the (carrot) stick. Often being portrayed as preachy or eschewed as extreme is simply part of the veg lifestyle. Or is it? In an effort to revamp the the veg image, PETA is in search of the 2009 Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door. The contenders—32 of North America’s most alluring meat-free men and women—are willing to (almost) bare it all for the chance to win a trip to Hawaii. Not convinced? Check out their photos and profiles on PETA’s website, and be sure to get your votes in by March 11. Not in the US? Don’t fret; the organization is also sponsoring a Europe’s Sexiest Vegetarian contest.